
Example: playing back a CD
1.
Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.
2.   Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. ›C D and multimedia‹
The medium last played is played back.
4.   Press the button on the steering
wheel.
5. ›C D track ...‹ e.g., CD track 4.
Setting the voice dialog
You  can set whether the system should use the
standard dialog or a shorter version.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the an‐
nouncements from the system are issued in an
abbreviated form.
On the Control Display:
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select the setting. Adjusting the volume
Turn 
the volume button while giving an instruc‐
tion until the desired volume is set.
▷ The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed. ▷
The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes on Emergency
Requests
Do 
 not use the voice activation system to initiate
an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tel‐
ephone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button*, refer to
page  266, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions
▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.
▷ Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
▷ When selecting a radio station, use the com‐
mon pronunciation of the station name.
▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sun‐
roof* closed to prevent noise interference.
▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
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Securing cargo
Always position and secure the cargo as
described 
above; otherwise, it can endanger the
car's occupants if sudden braking or swerving
becomes necessary.
Heavy or hard objects should not be carried
loose inside the car; otherwise, they could be
thrown around as a result of hard braking, sud‐
den swerves, etc., and endanger the occu‐
pants.◀
Roof-mounted luggage rack
Note
Installation only possible in roof drip molding
with flaps*. Your service center will be glad to
advise you.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Attachment
Follow the installation instructions of the roof
rack.
Roof drip rail with flaps* On the roof drip rail, press on the outside of the
flap.
Mounting
The preparation for the mounting plate is lo‐
cated 
below the roof drip rail. Have the mounting
plate installed by the service center before in‐
stallation of a roof rack.
Be sure that adequate clearance is maintained
for raising and opening the glass sunroof*. Magnetic roof-mounted luggage rack
Because of the aluminum roof, magnetic roof-
mounted luggage racks cannot be mounted.
Loading
Because roof racks raise the vehicle's center of
gravity 
when loaded, they have a major effect on
vehicle handling and steering response.
Therefore, note the following when loading and
driving:
▷ Do not exceed the approved roof/axle loads.
▷ Distribute the roof load uniformly.
▷ The roof load should not be too large in area.
▷ Always load the heaviest pieces on the bot‐
tom.
▷ Secure the roof luggage firmly, e.g., tie with
ratchet straps.
▷ Do not let objects project into the opening
path of the trunk lid.
▷ Drive smoothly. Avoid sudden acceleration
and braking maneuvers. Take corners gen‐
tly.
Saving fuel
General information
Your vehicle contains advanced technology for
the reduction of fuel consumption and emis‐
sions.
Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
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House number, entering for
navigation  153 
Hydroplaning  145 
I
Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 76 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 76 
Identification marks, tires  248 
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment  253 
iDrive 19 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32 
Ignition off 65 
Ignition on 65 
Indication of a flat tire  92 
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 14 
Indicator lamps  14 
Individual air distribution  125 
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 33 
Inflation pressure, tires 244 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 77 
Information on the navigation data  166 
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 101 
Initializing, 
Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor TPM 92 
Instrument cluster  14, 75 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  16 
Instrument lighting 87 
Integral Active Steering  101 
Integrated key  32 
Integrated universal remote control 132 
Intensity, AUTO program  126 
Interactive map  156 
Interior equipment 132 
Interior lamps 87 
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 36  Interior motion sensor 44 
Interior rearview mirror 
59 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  59 
Intermediate 
destinations 158 
Internet page  6 
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation  153 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 81 
iPod/iPhone 191 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 264 
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack  264 
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 73 
K
Key/remote control 32 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42 
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 33 
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 73 
Knee airbag  88 
L
Lamp replacement  260 
Lamp replacement, front  261 
Lamp replacement, rear  263 
Lamps 84 
Lamps and bulbs  260 
Lane departure warning 94 
Lane margin, warning  94 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  81 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 147 
LATCH child restraint fixing system 62 
Leather, care 272  LEDs, light-emitting di‐
odes 261 
Length, vehicle 277 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24 
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 263 
Light-alloy wheels, care 272 
Light control 85 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 261 
Lighter, front 134 
Lighter, rear 134 
Lighting  84 
Lighting 
via remote control  36 
Light switch 84 
Load 147 
Loading  146 
Lock, door 38 
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 36 
Locking, automatic  39 
Locking, central 35 
Locking via trunk lid  40 
Lock, power window 45 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 64 
Low beams 84 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  86 
Lower back support 49 
Lug bolt lock  264 
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack  148 
Lumbar support 49 
M
Maintenance 258 
Maintenance require‐ ments 258 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 81 
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Parking lamps, bulb replace‐
ment 262 
Parking with Auto Hold  68 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 59 
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 116 
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 113 
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision  120 
People detection, refer to Night Vision  120 
Permissible axle load  278 
Personal information 223 
Personal Profile 33 
Phone 212 
Pinch 
protection system, glass
sunroof  47 
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 45 
Plastic, care 273 
PlugIn 239 
Position, storing 154 
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation  152 
Power failure 265 
Power sunroof, glass 46 
Power windows  44 
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 244 
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33 
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23 
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 47 
Protective function, win‐ dows 45 
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 19 
R
Radiator fluid  256 
Radio 172 
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32  Radio ready state 
65 
Rain sensor 71 
Random 180 
Random playback  180 
RDS 173 
Reading out loud  230 
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 129 
Rear axle steering 101 
Rear cooler 135 
Rear entertainment 199, 204 
Rear lamps 263 
Rear seats, adjusting  51 
Rear seats, basic position  52 
Rear sockets 135 
Rear source, selecting for rear entertainment 201, 206 
Rearview mirror  58 
Rear window defroster 127 
Recirculated-air mode 126 
Recommended tire brands 250 
Refueling 242 
Remaining range  75 
Reminders 229 
Remote control/key 32 
Remote control, audio 198 
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 37 
Remote control, rear enter‐ tainment 200 
Remote 
control, universal  132 
Replacement fuse 265 
Replacing parts  260 
Replacing wheels/tires 250 
Reporting safety defects  8 
RES button 107 
Reserve warning, refer to Range 75 
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 92 
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 127 
Retaining straps, securing cargo 147 
Retreaded tires  250 
Roadside Assistance 235 
Roadside parking lamps  85 Roller sunblinds 45 
Roll stabilization, refer to
Adaptive Drive  100 
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 100 
Roof load capacity  278 
Roof-mounted luggage rack 148 
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 269 
Route 160 
Route criteria, route 159 
Route, displaying  160 
Routes, avoiding  160 
Route 
section, bypassing  161 
RSC Runflat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 251 
Rubber components, care 272 
Run-flat tires 251 
S
Safe braking  145 
Safety 7 
Safety belt reminder  54 
Safety belts  53 
Safety belts, care  273 
Safety switch, windows 45 
Safety systems, airbags  88 
Satellite radio  174 
Saving fuel 148 
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation  162 
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play  19 
Screwdriver  260 
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting  270 
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 53 
Seat heating, front  50 
Seat heating, rear  53 
Seating position for chil‐ dren 61 
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 57 
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